A few simple things to watch for over the weekend: * Currently there are five planets in fire signs, so watch for the elemental themes of fire: action, inspiration, motivation, temper, anger, reaction, aggression, courage, decisiveness, impulse, animation and life force, excitement, and passion. In

Retrogrades frequently signify turning points. Let’s take a look at how that might work out given the simultaneous retrogrades of Saturn and Mars.* Remember that long ago the destructive designations of Mars and Saturn were related to the mundane predictions of agricultural cycles. Each plane

As Mars is slowing down to station in close proximity to Saturn, it’s a good day to talk about commitments. Yesterday me and my colleague Jenn Zahrt  worked out a cooperative piece she will be publishing later today. The piece focuses on the positive or constructive aspects of

Happy New Moon in Aries Everyone!Today’s new moon features a conjunction between the Sun/Moon and Uranus in the sign of Aries. The word of the day is “revolutionize.” The color of the day is red. The number of the day is 1.Because a new Moon in the sign of the Ram, sign of the Sun

Today: a personal story about the law, fortune, and fate.Last Sunday afternoon I was sitting in my office staring at the jury summons that had been sitting on my desk for nearly a month. I had been through all kinds of fantasies about how I might escape the responsibility. I could tell them that I&

The waxing crescent Moon is making its first harmonious aspect to the Sun today. Here’s what to watch for:* Helpful information, positive communication, conversation, messages, or exchange (Moon in Gemini sextile the Sun in Aries)* Unexpected windfalls, good news, helpful negotiations, opport

The Moon is in Cancer today, applying to a square of Venus, and Venus is moving into an exact trine with Mars.This morning during my meditation time I cast the I Ching and asked the question, “What is the meaning of this upcoming Mars retrograde? What can we all learn from it?”The first

The Moon is in Cancer today, moving toward a trine with the Sun in Pisces.Here’s a list of what to watch for based on a number of the planetary themes right now:* The Jupiter/Saturn square is almost exact. You find yourself unfriending or unfollowing people left and right on facebook, twitter

The Moon is in Leo today, trine to Mars. Meanwhile the Spring Equinox is less than two days away!The Spring Equinox is also referred to as the zero Aries point, or the first day of the zodiac. So whether you’re looking at this event from the perspective of the northern hemisphere’s spri

Happy Spring Equinox Everyone! Tonight/early tomorrow morning the Sun will enter Aries and we will officially enter the light half of the year.Here are a few things to note or remember:* The Spring Equinox marks a time of initiation.* Things that have been lying dormant will suddenly come to life.*

The Sun is at zero Aries. Happy Spring Equinox. Here is the prayer I’m praying at this special moment: a creative translation of the 16th chapter of the Book of Proverbs. This is easily one of my favorite traditional wisdom books and (at least in my opinion) one of the most inspiring passages

The Moon is in Virgo today, moving toward an opposition with Venus and then a conjunction with Jupiter which will activate the Jupiter/Saturn square (which is nearly exact!).Here’s what to watch for:* Culmination, completion, or closure. As we reach the full moon/lunar eclipse this week and w

Tomorrow’s lunar eclipse is almost here. Today the Moon is in late Virgo. Meanwhile the Sun is moving into a trine with Mars in Sagittarius, Venus is creating a t-square with Jupiter and Saturn, and Saturn is preparing to station and turn retrograde. It’s a big week, and not surprising

Happy Lunar Eclipse day everyone!The Moon is just past full, and Mercury is currently at the heart of the Sun (cazimi). Meanwhile Saturn is slowing down to station and will turn retrograde by this weekend, the Jupiter/Saturn square is nearly exact, and Venus is moving into a square and opposition w

The Moon is in Libra today, making a sextile to Saturn and then moving into the Uranus/Pluto square. Meanwhile Saturn has stationed and will turn retrograde by Saturday.Every time the Moon passes through a cardinal sign and activates the Uranus/Pluto square I notice similar things happening. Often

The Moon is in Libra this morning, just about to enter Scorpio. Meanwhile Venus is opposite Jupiter and entering into a square with a stationed Saturn in Sagittarius, and the Sun is trine with Mars.What to watch for:* Design work (Venus/Saturn) * Designs/decoration/artwork meant to teach, instruct,

Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn are making a t-square in the sky right now. Let’s take another look at this complex aspect pattern:* Too many things, I’ve got too many things!The t-square is happening in the mutable signs, perhaps emphasizing the presence of multiple responsibilities, jobs,

The Moon is in late Scorpio this morning, and Jesus is on the loose!Happy Easter!Sitting in the little United Methodist church up the street from my house this morning I was reminded of the simplest astrological associations between my Christian roots and my current profession.* Easter happens at t

The Moon is just entering Aquarius today. For the sake of practice this morning I hand calculated where the upcoming Spring Equinox and Solar eclipse will occur at exactly the MC of a location somewhere on earth. I came up with Hong Kong China as the largest city I could find where the Equinox/Arie

The Moon is in Aquarius today, moving toward sextiles with Saturn and Uranus. Meanwhile Mars has entered Sagittarius and the Sun is moving into an opposition with Jupiter.A few more interesting things to consider about the upcoming eclipse:* The upcoming eclipse will take place in Jupiter’s s